Using the Taskbar Icon
The Printer Settings taskbar icon allows you to determine the status of the print cartridges and to adjust print settings such as default print quality and automatic two-sided printing.
1. Printer Settings taskbar icon
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
The Printer Properties dialog box appears.
Changing Print Options in the Default Print Settings Dialog Box
The Default Print Settings dialog box appears. It allows you to change the default print quality and turn on automatic two-sided printing.
A dialog box appears advising that the selections made determine what print settings the printer will use when printing. If you don't want to see this dialog box again, select Don't show me this message again.
Locating the Warning Message Indicator
The Printer Settings taskbar icon appears at the end of the taskbar. The color and appearance of the icon indicate the status of warning messages.
- When the icon is blinking and outlined in yellow, unread warning messages have been issued.
- When the icon is no longer blinking but still outlined in yellow, previously read warning messages are pending.
- When the icon is no longer outlined in yellow, warning issues are resolved.
Displaying Print Cartridge Warning Messages
- Select the Printer Settings taskbar icon to open the Default Print Settings dialog box.
- Click the Warning Information button.
The hp deskjet Toolbox is opened.
- Select the Warning Information tab to view warning messages about the print cartridge.
- Click Close in the top right corner of the Toolbox to exit.
Using Printer Settings Taskbar Icon Shortcuts
A shortcut menu appears displaying the names of installed printers. A check mark appears next to the selected printer. You can select another printer from the menu to change the default printer.